Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases but it is preventable. Top tips for your family’s dental care:
- make brushing a habit for the whole family
- clean teeth and gums in the morning and before bed at night
- for babies use a soft cloth at first using only cold water, for older babies use a soft tooth brush
- at 18 of age months use a pea size amount of children's fluoride tooth paste (unless you are advised otherwise by a dental professional)
- from six years of age use an adult toothpaste
- after brushing, spit the toothpaste out, but don’t rinse.
Remember:
- plain tap water is the best drink for overall health
- too many foods high in sugar like soft drinks, sweets, cakes and biscuits are not good for teeth – have them only sometimes
and
- regular dental checks are important for everyone.